The space beneath the flyover was artfully landscaped to present ‘a garden for viewing, not for using’

The MCD nursery about it and the extended DDA green area present wonderful views from the flyover.

However, to avoid encroachments and the setting up of slums the space beneath the flyover has been fenced.

Oberoi Hotel Flyover

It was argued initially that the flyover would be an obstruction and an eyesore in the urban landscape.

The landscape features below the flyover include considerable foliage with comfortable sitting areas. These not only provide a welcome relief from the sun’s heat but also become a visual focus for drivers passing underneath or alongside.

Part of the space under the flyover serves as parking for DPS Mathura road.

Today, not only does the flyover act as a screen from the barren land opposite the Oberoi but also offers a better view of the

hotel from the top.

Aiims Flyover

The landscape has changed considerably since the flyover was constructed. For in place of the notorious intersection now stands an even more imposing flyover. For the commuters on the ground, it is a magnificently baffling criss cross of concrete with patches of stunted palm, rolling greens, Ashoka saplings and ploughed mud. The centre of the loop has been kept empty.

Landscaping Elements of Moolchand Flyover

Spaces under the flyover had been extensively landscaped thus shaping the pedestrian movement channels at the time of the Asian Games 1983.

But due to recent alterations the charm of the pedestrian zone has been lost.